2026 Scholarship Applications

Stay tuned for announcements about scholarship opportunities this year!.

Logo of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation, featuring a green ivy leaf with 'AKA' in white, surrounded by pearls, and the foundation name beneath in green and white text.

The Polished Pearls Foundation, in collaboration with Theta Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, is proud to offer 2026 scholarships to high school seniors in the greater Bridgeport area.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION EMAIL POLISHEDPEARLS_SCHOLARSHIPS@YAHOO.COM

FAQs

  • High School Seniors in the Greater Bridgeport Area

    (Bridgeport, Stratford, Huntington, Shelton, Trumbull, and Fairfield)

  • Please submit your application by May 10, 2025, 11:59pm ET.

  • In 2024, six students received scholarship awards. The number of recipients changes based on the number of applicants and funds raised to distribute.

  • Categories are subject to change. However, the 2024 categories were as follows:

    • Academic Excellence

    • HBCU Award

    • Book Award

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Not at all! This scholarship opportunity is open to all students, regardless of affiliation, awareness, or partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and/or Theta Tau Omega Chapter.